Long Form Improv 101
Listening, agreement and characters. The foundation every improviser needs.
Long form is the kind of improv where one suggestion turns into a whole show. This is where you build the foundation to do it.
Why take this class
Before you can turn one suggestion into a whole show, you need the skills every good improviser relies on. That's what 101 is for.
You'll learn to listen so closely that your scene partner's words become your best ideas, to say yes to what's happening and build on it, and to set up a believable base reality so the funny stuff has something to stand on. Then we get into finding what's funny in a scene and playing it.
Every session is mostly on your feet, with direct notes from the instructor. After the final class, you perform in a live grad show for friends, family and the public.
- WhenSaturdays, 3 to 6pm
- DatesJan 9, 16, 23, Feb 6, 13, 20
- Grad showSunday, Feb 21 (1 hour)
- Where604 W State St, Garland, TX 75040
- RequirementsNone. No experience needed.
What you will learn
Active listening
Hearing every detail your partner gives you and using it.
Agreement
Saying yes to what is happening and building on your partner's ideas.
Base reality
Who you are, where you are and what you are doing, set up fast.
Finding the funny
Spotting the unusual thing in a scene and playing it.
A live grad show
Your first show, in front of a real audience.
You leave with the fundamentals of long form and a grad show under your belt.
Your instructor
Moses Forge
Moses founded Common Comedy in September 2026 and teaches its long form classes. He has performed in DFW since 2024 with The Understudies, A Group of People and Crime Time, and is the producer and showrunner of WOOSH! BANG! POW!
Schedule
Requirements
None. No experience needed.
Pricing + booking
The earlier you book, the less you pay
Booking opens in our box office.
Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. 101 is where long form starts. Intro to Improv is a good warm-up but not required.
What is the grad show?
A one-hour live show on Sunday, Feb 21, where your class performs for friends, family and the public.
How does early bird pricing work?
Early bird spots are limited. When they are gone, the price goes up to $250.
What about refunds and missed sessions?
Our full class policy is coming soon. Until then, email hello@commoncomedy.co with any questions.
Ready to play?
Listening, agreement and characters. The foundation every improviser needs.